Jenkins on field, but still in limbo

Janoris Jenkins’ injured back improved enough since Sunday that he was able to participate in Tuesday’s practice on a limited basis, but the Giants’ top cornerback still isn’t sure whether he’ll be able play Thursday night against the Eagles.

“I’m just focused on getting better every day and see what happens,” Jenkins said. “I feel good sometimes, but then again it is pain. I just have to take treatment.”

Jenkins, who left in the second quarter of Sunday’s win after taking an inadvertent knee to the back from teammate Trevin Wade, said he is just dealing with a bruise, but he remains very sore and he hasn’t tried to run yet.

Though the quick turnaround gives Jenkins less time to recover, he hadn’t considered sitting out to rest up for a potential playoff run.

“I was scared, but I’m glad it wasn’t anything serious,” Jenkins said. “I’m glad I got the result that I got.”

Giving the Giants some optimism is that Jenkins tried to return after halftime of Sunday’s game, but he was stopped by the team’s medical staff.

“He’s a veteran player who’s played a lot of football, so he’ll have some input in it,” Ben McAdoo said. “But it’s ultimately a medical decision.”

Odell Beckham Jr. was laughing when he saw Ezekiel Elliott jump into a Salvation Army kettle on Sunday as part of a touchdown celebration — which resulted in a penalty for excessive celebration. The NFL’s decision not to fine the Cowboys star was just as funny to Beckham, who is sure he wouldn’t have received the same treatment from the league.

“It’s just the way the world works. There’s double standards everywhere,” Beckham said Tuesday. “It’s just how life is. I’m absolutely positive if I would’ve done that, I would’ve been fined. It’s whatever. It’s nothing against Zeke. Zeke is my boy.”

Running back Shane Vereen was placed on injured reserve with a triceps injury. Vereen will undergo surgery this week.